I will also do as Jess does - using a hard or soak off gel as the base - for those who insist on UVGP but I know their nails will not hold up because they are not healthy enough. I will also opt for this when transitioning a client from acrylic, hard gel or soak off gel to give them the extra strength. The last type who might need this is the abusers! The pickers, the won't listeners, and the really rough on their nails ones.